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Author: Taniah Stephens

Randall’s Kaison Benton signs with West Texas A&M football

February 17, 2026Taniah Stephens

Randall’s Kaison Benton signs with West Texas A&M football

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Crews responding to fires in Texas Panhandle

February 17, 2026Kaitlin Zamora

Crews are responding to a grass fire in Hartley County Read More

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High winds wreaking havoc on Texas panhandle roads

February 17, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

The yellow markers note where low visibility has been reported by TxDOT crews due to blowing dirt and dust.Please stay off of the roads unless it’s absolute ne Read More

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Amarillo police: 1 dead, 5 hurt after crash downtown

February 17, 2026Kaitlin Zamora

The Amarillo Police Department has released new information on a crash that left one dead and five hurt Monday evening. Read More

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8 Ball Fire in Texas panhandle estimated at 7,000 acres and 0% containment

February 17, 2026KTEN

CLARENDON, Texas — US Highway 287 and State Highway 70 faced closures due to the 8 Ball Fire, prompting evacuations in Howardwick, Texas. Read More

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Texas Panhandle fires underway, with evacuations, outages happening

February 17, 2026Michael Cuviello

As thousands were without power and dealt with blowing dust, first responders raced to contain fires throughout the region. Read More

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Xcel shuts off power to 14,500 customers due to extreme wildfire conditions

February 17, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

Xcel Energy shut off power to 14,500 customers due to extreme wildfire conditions in the Texas Panhandle.Effected customers are spread out over 14 counties –C Read More

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Crews responding to grass fire in Hartley County

February 17, 2026Kaitlin Zamora

Crews are responding to a grass fire in Hartley County Read More

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Road closures due to high winds, wrecks

February 17, 2026Madison Fisher

The Moore County Sheriff’s Office says parts of Highway 287 is closed due to an overturned semi. Read More

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Holm Finishes Tied for 16th at The Southern Invite

February 17, 2026West Texas A&M University Athletics

West Texas A&M’s Kara Holm shot a 73 (+1) during Tuesday’s final round to finish tied for 16th at The Southern Invite hosted by Central Oklahoma at Cypresswood Golf Club (Par 72 – 6,058 Yards) in Spring, Texas.

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